I was having bad acid reflux and luckily my gastroenterologist recommended that I have a Hida Scan and ultrasound on my gallbladder. The tests showed I didn't have gallstones but my gallbladder was...
I would request a Hida Scan to check the function of your gallbladder. I was belching all the time and had reflux so I went to see my GI doctor. He ordered an ultrasound that showed no gallstones. He...
Thanks for information....
I have been on Nexium for about 3.5 months because my regular doc thought it was GERD. I had a Hida Scan last week and I was told by my doctor's nurse that the ejection fraction was only 9% so I have...
I get Publix lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt (only 1.5 grams of fat per serving) and drizzle over a spoonful of fat free caramel ice cream topping. Yum! Or I go to a frozen yogurt shop. I wasn't able to...
My GERD is definitely worse on my period. I am in my mid 30's and perimenopausal. My periods were lasting 11-12 days and I was miserable! The doctor put me on Nexium about 6 weeks ago. A month ago, I...
Thanks MMM. I will check out the site you recommended. I did read about the yams and natural estrogen on a website somewhere else before. This GERD is wearing me down....
Thanks everyone for your advice. My GYN did not do any tests. I will request a blood test if I do not get any relief in the next couple of weeks. I did notice milk makes me very bloated and sick...
I am in my mid 30's. I went to my GYN back in the spring before I developed indigestion/GERD. Due to my heavy, long periods and increased irritability she said I was perimenopausal. She gave me a...